Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) director Allison Lafferty adds shares in open-market buy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Oak Valley Bancorp director Allison Lafferty bought additional shares of the company’s common stock in the open market. She purchased 87 shares at a price of $33.44 per share and now directly owns a total of 8,693 common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 87 shares ($2,909)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider LAFFERTY ALLISON

Role null

Bought 87 shs ($3K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	87	$33.44	$3K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 8,693 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 87 shares Purchase price: $33.44 per share Shares owned after: 8,693 shares

3 metrics

Shares purchased 87 shares Common Stock open-market purchase

Purchase price $33.44 per share Price paid for Common Stock

Shares owned after 8,693 shares Total direct ownership following transaction

Key Terms

Common Stock, open-market purchase, Form 4

3 terms

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action: "open-market purchase""

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

LAFFERTY ALLISON

(Last) (First) (Middle)

125 NORTH THIRD AVENUE

(Street)

OAKDALE CALIFORNIA 95361

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Oak Valley Bancorp [ OVLY ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/28/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/28/2026		P		87	A	$33.44	8,693	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Allison C Lafferty	05/29/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) report for Allison Lafferty?

Oak Valley Bancorp reported that director Allison Lafferty made an open-market purchase of common stock. She bought 87 shares of OVLY at a price of $33.44 per share, increasing her direct ownership stake in the company.

How many Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) shares did Allison Lafferty buy and at what price?

Allison Lafferty purchased 87 shares of Oak Valley Bancorp common stock. The reported transaction price was $33.44 per share in an open-market transaction, as disclosed in the Form 4 insider trading report.

What is Allison Lafferty’s total Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) share ownership after this transaction?

Following the reported purchase, Allison Lafferty directly owns 8,693 shares of Oak Valley Bancorp common stock. This total reflects her holdings after buying 87 additional shares in the open market at $33.44 per share.

Was the Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) insider transaction an open-market purchase or another type?

The transaction was an open-market purchase of Oak Valley Bancorp common stock. The Form 4 describes the code as a purchase, with 87 shares acquired at a price of $33.44 per share by director Allison Lafferty.

Does the Oak Valley Bancorp (OVLY) Form 4 show any insider share sales by Allison Lafferty?

The Form 4 for Oak Valley Bancorp reports no insider sales by Allison Lafferty. It shows only one transaction: an open-market purchase of 87 common shares at $33.44 per share, bringing her direct holdings to 8,693 shares.